raking

VERB

scrape up, hoe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comb scour scrape

STRONG

clear collect enfilade examine gather grade graze grub harrow hunt ransack rasp remove rummage scan scratch scrutinize search smooth sweep weed

WEAK

break up clean up clear up fine-comb fine-tooth-comb

Antonyms

STRONG

disperse distribute divide plant scatter

Example Sentences

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Observers estimate the RSF and its associated government are raking in anywhere from approximately $1 billion to $2 billion annually from selling various commodities, making RSF-held areas arguably the top non-state economy in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Besides the executives raking in millions right now.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Smead described eBay as “the New York Stock Exchange of preowned items,” raking in ‘‘loads of money” from transaction fees.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Instead of investing in branded casinos, he and his family have joined the cryptocurrency craze and are raking in massive profits.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Callum stood, raking his floppy brown hair out of his dark brown eyes, blushing and smiling at his friends.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee